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G7 chair Japan urged to lead global efforts to rebuild Ukraine
With Friday marking one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, calls have been mounting for Japan to take the lead in global support for …
Emperor Naruhito expresses sorrow at world suffering and prays for peace
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China’s diplomatic push comes as it plans to unveil its own peace plan for the Ukraine conflict to mark the first anniversary of the invasion.
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Forced to abandon careers, education plans and other opportunities at home, those who made the 8,000 kilometer journey to East Asia have had their lives …
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